Crime Rate in Craven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Craven

The total recorded crimes in Craven, Craven in January 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Craven crime rate of 0.46 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Craven, encompassing approximately 56,927 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Craven Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Tod Holes Lane with total crimes: 2

Craven Police Info:

North Yorkshire Police

Craven Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Settle & Penyghent (15 crimes), and the safest, Skipton West & West Craven (1 crimes), is 14 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Craven.

Similarly, the area of Settle, Hellifield & Horton (20 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Skipton South (1 crimes), with a difference of 19 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Craven.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Settle & Penyghent15
Mid Craven7
Bentham & Ingleton2
Wharfedale1
Skipton West & West Craven1

Safest Wards:

Settle & Penyghent15
Mid Craven7
Bentham & Ingleton2
Wharfedale1
Skipton West & West Craven1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Settle, Hellifield & Horton20
Skipton North & Upper Wharfedale3
Ingleton & High Bentham2
Skipton South1

Safest Areas:

Settle, Hellifield & Horton20
Skipton North & Upper Wharfedale3
Ingleton & High Bentham2
Skipton South1

Craven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (98 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 60 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (186 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (128 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 536 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 67.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 202414
November 20244
October 202475
September 202498
August 202481
July 202469
June 2024186

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 202424
September 202428
August 202422
July 202421
June 202430

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 202411
September 202410
August 202417
July 20245
June 202420

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 202417
September 20247
August 202415
July 202411
June 202444

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20245
October 202412
September 202421
August 202411
July 20248
June 202422

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
October 202416
September 202415
August 202425
July 202429
June 202436

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 54.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 202449
September 202437
August 202452
July 202460
June 2024128

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 202415
September 202414
August 202416
July 20247
June 202426

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Craven in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Craven postcode area is presented below.

1. (Map)
Total4
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences1
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
3. Tod Holes Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences1
Burglary1
6. Walton Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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